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GV04 EJL

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

191,300 mi
Last recorded191,300 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 EJL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 191,300 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 31 Mar 2026 191,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 24 Mar 2025 190,175 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 185,436 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 185,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 182,081 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 182,050 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 175,757 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 175,540 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 175,318 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 175,317 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 165,224 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive O/S,N/S WHEEL ARCHES DAMAGE (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 165,224 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive O/S,N/S WHEEL ARCHES DAMAGE (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 152,860 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive wheel arch damaged (2.4.A.3)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 137,371 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 137,371 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2014 122,667 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 103,658 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 97,658 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 93,454 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 89,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Radiator fans noisy

Rear seat backs not clicked secure in place.

front and rear numberplates poor

washer aim poor

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre flat pumped up so could MOT, looks like been ran flat!

Fail 19 Mar 2009 83,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in n/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2009 83,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in n/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2008 77,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 60,819 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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GV04 EJL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2004 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 98,966 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV04 EJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GV04 EJL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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